Decoy Rosé

A refreshing and elegant dry rosé from Sonoma County, California, known for its vibrant fruit and balanced acidity.

General Information

• Winery/Producer: Decoy (Duckhorn Portfolio)
• Region: Sonoma County, California, USA
• Appellation: Primarily Sonoma Coast, with some fruit from other Sonoma County AVAs.
• Grape Varietals: Typically a blend of 65-69% Syrah, 13-16% Vermentino, 9-10% Carignan, and 6-8% Pinot Noir. The exact percentages can vary slightly by vintage.
• Winemaking Style: Crafted in a Provençal style, emphasizing freshness and bright fruit.
• Alcohol Content: Typically around 13.5-13.9% ABV.
• Aging: Primarily aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness. Some sources mention brief aging in neutral French oak barrels for certain components of the blend.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance/Visual: Pale pink to salmon pink color. This “Provence-style” pale color is characteristic of the wine.
• Nose/Aroma: Fresh and elegant aromas of freshly picked strawberries, sweet melon (often cantaloupe or watermelon), orange blossom (azahar), and guava. Some sources also mention notes of cherry, raspberry, and citrus zest (lemon or grapefruit).
• Palate/Taste: Bright and balanced on the palate, with layers of vibrant fruit (strawberry, cherry, watermelon), subtle mineral notes, and a hint of spice. It’s described as having a silky texture and balanced acidity.
• Finish: Long and persistent finish.

Food Pairing

Highly versatile food pairing wine. Ideal for pairing with salads (especially Niçoise), seafood (grilled fish, shellfish), light appetizers, soft cheeses, pizzas, and pasta dishes. Also enjoyable on its own as an aperitif or at the end of a meal.

Additional Information

• Decoy is part of the Duckhorn Portfolio, known for producing high-quality wines at approachable prices.
• The winemaking philosophy focuses on capturing the fresh fruit character of the grapes.
• The use of Vermentino in the blend contributes to the wine’s bright acidity and minerality.
• This Rosé is often compared to Rosés from the Provence region of France due to its dry style and pale color.

Serving Recommendations

Serve chilled, between 8°C and 10°C (46°F and 50°F).